Cecil D. Andrews

Cecil D. Andrews, 74, died of natural causes at 6:44 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2003, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. He will be best remembered for his deep love for his family, particularly his twelve grandchildren. Cecil was born on August 5, 1928, in Hibbard, Ind. He was the son of Everett D. and Genevive Ringle Andrews. He attended Culver Community Schools. A veteran, Cecil served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. On September 3, 1949 in Plymouth, Indiana Cecil married the beautiful, Patsy Gilbert, Patsy died on October 30, 1999. Cecil worked as a maintenance mechanic at RACO in South Bend for over 31 years. He retired in 1983. He enjoyed working on and restoring old cars. Two sons and two daughters survive Cecil’s death. They are Robert D. (JoAnn) Andrews, Bremen, Ind.; James R. (Tammy) Andrews, North Liberty, Ind.; Jeanie M. Martin, Plymouth, Ind., and Susie Milkey, Noblesville, Ind. Twelve grandchildren also survive. They are: Melanie (Nick) Jeanfils, Atlanta, Ga.; Tom (Cindy) Andrews, Plymouth, IN, Joe (Stacie) Andrews, South Bend, IN, Jonathon Andrews and Crystal Andrews, both of North Liberty, Ind.; Lyndzee Stickles, Plymouth, Ind.; Jordyn Byers, Mallory Byers, Ryan Milkey, Max Milkey, Mackenzy Milkey and Madisyn Milkey all of Noblesville, Ind. Cecil’s first great-grandchild will be born in August. A sister, Mona Sue Hensley, of Monticello, Ind., also survives. He was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse and by a sister, Carole Jean Andrews. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2003, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. in the funeral home on Tuesday, March 4, 2003. The Rev. Andy Kaser pastor of the North Liberty Church of Christ will officiate. Interment will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial gifts may be made to the Marshall County Hospice.